Upgrade HP ENVY h8-1420t CTO Desktop PC's graphics card

[leleclub]

Whenever I have a zoom video conference meeting for like 5~10 min, the fan will spin like crazy w/ lots of noise,
and eventually, the conference ends up with a complete blackout display.  I can still hear others talking, and I think 
they can see my video, but it's just I left with a black screen.

I'm thinking this is due to the old low-end graphics card, NVIDIA GeForce GT 630 on the PC.
What are the recommended upgrades without the need to change my memory/power supply?
Thanks.

[itsmyname]

@leleclub --Overheating may be your issue.

I have a desktop with an Intel dual-core processor, running at 2.2 Ghz, with the "standard" integrated video-adapter -- nothing "fancy" nor "high-end".

During ZOOM, if I launch the Windows "Task Manager", I get a brief "break-up" of the audio/video stream.

Then, the "Performance" tab of Task Manager shows that my CPU is over 80% busy.

My conclusion is that my computer is BARELY fast-enough to run ZOOM, but not to have other open windows (web-browser, Microsoft Office) that are active.  But, I do not hear the computer's fan speeding-up.

Free software, such as SPECCY, shows various temperatures inside the desktop, but nothing exceeding 65 degrees.

So, download/install/run the free version of SPECCY, before starting a ZOOM session, to get "base-line" values.  Then, minimize its window, and open your ZOOM session. After a few minutes, "de-minimize" SPECCY's window, "refresh" the view, and view the current temperatures.  Anything running "hotter" ?

Note that your  motherboard detects "increased temperatures", and speeds-up the fan(s), which causes more noise.

Keep the air-exhaust vents of your computer unimpeded, and away from any room's wall (or back-wall of a "computer cabinet") to allow the fans to exhaust the warm air into your room.

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Hello

@leleclub 
your computer already has quite a few years ahead of it

Introduction date

02-Nov-2012

if you've never done it, give it a little "freshness" by cleaning it
but be careful, do this correctly, see for example this video

Reducing Heat Inside the Computer to Prevent Overheating | HP Computers | HP - YouTube

Fan is Noisy and Spins Constantly (Windows)

Reduce heat inside the computer to prevent overheating
If necessary, because not better, and a video card is necessary you have one or two examples of compatible video cards here

HP ENVY h8-1420t Product Specifications and Configurable Options

Check some models require a more powerful power supply

Must select one of the following options:

• 300W
• 460W
• 600W

Must select one of the following options:

• Integrated Graphics (Intel HD 2000 Graphics or Intel HD 3000 Graphics for Sandy Bridge processors: Intel HD 2500 or Intel HD 4000 Graphics for Ivy Bridge processors)
• GeForce GT 620 (1 GB)
• GeForce GT 630 (2 GB)
• GeForce GT 640 (3 GB)
• GeForce GTX 660 (1.5 GB)
• GeForce GTX 680 (2 GB)
• Radeon HD 7570 (1 GB)
• Radeon HD 7570 (2 GB)
• Radeon HD 7670 (1 GB)
• Radeon HD 7770 (2 GB)
• Radeon HD 7950 (3 GB)

I have the same type of computer same motherboard
i added a crucial mx500 ssd, it may help too

https://support.hp.com/fr-fr/product/hp-pavilion-hpe-h9-1200-phoenix-desktop-pc-series/5258492/model...

if you need a replacement, you have many documents available

Replacing the Graphics Card and Expansion Cards in HP Pavilion HPE h8-1000 and HP ENVY 700 Desktop S...

 Replacing or Adding a Hard Drive in HP Pavilion HPE h8 Desktop Series PCs